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KTM recalls 1290 Super Adventure over fuel leak

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KTM Australia has recalled model year 2015/16 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles over a possible fuel leak.

The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says an error occurred in the moulding process of the fuel tank.

“There may be a fuel leakage at the lower fitting insert for the fuel tank fairing in the seat area,” the notice says.

“Should a fuel leak occur, escaping fuel could cause damage or may result in fire.”

The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) of the 278 affected 1290 Super Adventure models are listed at the end of this article.KTM 1290 Super Adventure

1290 owners

Owners will be contacted by direct mail, notifying them of the recall and requesting they make an appointment with their local authorised KTM Australia dealer.

We have published this recall notice in case the bike has been privately sold and KTM Australia no longer has a record o the owner.

“Authorised dealers will complete an inspection of the tank production information. This will determine the required course of action, which may include a corrective measure,” the notice says.

As with all recalls, repairs will be free.

For further information, owners can contact KTM Australia on 1800 644 771 or find their nearest authorised dealer using the dealer search option.

In 2016, KTM recalled the 2015/16 1290 Super Adventure over an an oil leak in the semi-active rear shock absorber.KTM 1290 Super Adventure simple

Even though manufacturers and importers contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.

Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle recalls as a service to all riders.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada

VINs of affected bikes

VINS:
VBKV59402GM950464
VBKV59400GM950270
VBKV59409GM945228
VBKV59404GM945234
VBKV59404GM945220
VBKV59406GM945221
VBKV59402GM945264
VBKV59402GM945250
VBKV59402GM945247
VBKV59402GM945233
VBKV59408GM945253
VBKV59408GM945236
VBKV59408GM945222
VBKV59405GM945260
VBKV59405GM945257
VBKV59405GM945226
VBKV5940XGM945254
VBKV59400GM945263
VBKV59400GM945232
VBKV59403GM945256
VBKV59403GM945242
VBKV59403GM945239
VBKV59403GM945225
VBKV59407GM945261
VBKV59407GM945258
VBKV59407GM945230
VBKV59407GM945227
VBKV59401GM945255
VBKV59401GM945241
VBKV59402GM936905
VBKV59402GM936919
VBKV59400GM936918
VBKV5940XGM936909
VBKV5940XGM936912
VBKV59409GM936898
VBKV59409GM936903
VBKV59409GM936917
VBKV59408GM936908
VBKV59408GM936911
VBKV59407GM936897
VBKV59407GM936902
VBKV59407GM936916
VBKV59406GM936907
VBKV59406GM936910
VBKV59405GM936896
VBKV59405GM936901
VBKV59405GM936915
VBKV59403GM936895
VBKV59403GM936900
VBKV59403GM936914
VBKV59401GM936913
VBKV59404GM936906
VBKV59401GM945238
VBKV59401GM945224
VBKV59404GM945251
VBKV59404GM945248
VBKV59406GM945252
VBKV59406GM945249
VBKV59406GM945235
VBKV59409GM945262
VBKV59409GM945259
VBKV59409GM945231
VBKV59406GM945218
VBKV59400GM936904
VBKV59400GM936899
VBKV59404GM945217
VBKV59402GM945216
VBKV59400GM945215
VBKV59404GM943872
VBKV59404GM943841
VBKV59406GM943873
VBKV59406GM943839
VBKV59409GM943849
VBKV59409GM943835
VBKV59400GM943836
VBKV59405GM943847
VBKV59408GM943843
VBKV59402GM943871
VBKV59402GM943837
VBKV59407GM943851
VBKV59407GM943834
VBKV59401GM943862
VBKV59401GM943831
VBKV59403GM943846
VBKV59403GM943832
VBKV59401GM939777
VBKV59408GM939694
VBKV59400GM939771
VBKV59400GM939740
VBKV59400GM939723
VBKV59401GM939696
VBKV59409GM939803
VBKV59409GM939784
VBKV59409GM939770
VBKV59409GM939767
VBKV59409GM939722
VBKV59407GM939797
VBKV59407GM939766
VBKV59407GM939749
VBKV59407GM939685
VBKV59406GM939791
VBKV59406GM939788
VBKV5940XGM939812
VBKV5940XGM939793
VBKV5940XGM939776
VBKV59408GM939808
VBKV59408GM939789
VBKV59408GM939775
VBKV59408GM939761
VBKV59408GM939758
VBKV59403GM939795
VBKV59403GM939750
VBKV59404GM939790
VBKV59404GM939787
VBKV59404GM939773
VBKV59404GM939708
VBKV59404GM939692
VBKV59405GM939782
VBKV59405GM939779
VBKV59405GM939765
VBKV59405GM939720
VBKV59402GM939805
VBKV59402GM939786
VBKV59402GM939772
VBKV59402GM939769
VBKV59402GM939738
VBKV59401GM939813
VBKV59401GM939780
VBKV59401GM939763
VBKV59401GM939732
VBKV59401GM939715
VBKV59400GM939785
VBKV59406GM939709
VBKV59405GM938616
VBKV59403GM938596
VBKV59404GM938591
VBKV59408GM938660
VBKV59403GM938677
VBKV59403GM938615
VBKV59403GM938601
VBKV59402GM938671
VBKV59402GM938668
VBKV59402GM938640
VBKV59402GM938623
VBKV59402GM938606
VBKV59402GM938590
VBKV59402GM938587
VBKV59404GM938672
VBKV59404GM938641
VBKV59404GM938624
VBKV59404GM938610
VBKV59404GM938588
VBKV59405GM938678
VBKV59405GM938664
VBKV59405GM938650
VBKV59405GM938602
VBKV59405GM938597
VBKV59401GM938676
VBKV59401GM938614
VBKV59401GM938600
VBKV59401GM938581
VBKV59400GM938670
VBKV59400GM938622
VBKV59400GM938619
VBKV59400GM938605
VBKV59400GM938586
VBKV5940XGM938675
VBKV5940XGM938661
VBKV5940XGM938658
VBKV5940XGM938613
VBKV5940XGM938594
VBKV5940XGM938580
VBKV59409GM938666
VBKV59409GM938635
VBKV59409GM938621
VBKV59409GM938618
VBKV59409GM938604
VBKV59409GM938599
VBKV59409GM938585
VBKV59407GM938679
VBKV59407GM938651
VBKV59407GM938648
VBKV59407GM938620
VBKV59407GM938617
VBKV59407GM938603
VBKV59407GM938598
VBKV59407GM938584
VBKV59408GM938674
VBKV59408GM938626
VBKV59408GM938612
VBKV59408GM938609
VBKV59408GM938593
VBKV59406GM938673
VBKV59406GM938642
VBKV59406GM938625
VBKV59406GM938608
VBKV59406GM938592
VBKV59406GM938589
VBKV5940XFM923785
VBKV5940XFM923771
VBKV5940XFM923768
VBKV5940XFM923754
VBKV5940XFM923740
VBKV5940XFM931188
VBKV59409FM923776
VBKV59409FM923762
VBKV5940XFM920188
VBKV59409FM931182
VBKV59409FM931179
VBKV59409FM931151
VBKV59409FM921946
VBKV59408FM920190
VBKV59408FM931190
VBKV59408FM931187
VBKV59408FM931156
VBKV59407FM931181
VBKV59407FM931178
VBKV59407FM931147
VBKV59405FM931180
VBKV59405FM931163
VBKV59405FM931146
VBKV59405FM920180
VBKV59407FM921962
VBKV59407FM921959
VBKV59407FM921945
VBKV59407FM921931
VBKV59407FM921914
VBKV59407FM923789
VBKV59407FM923775
VBKV59407FM923744
VBKV59408FM923784
VBKV59408FM923770
VBKV59408FM923767
VBKV59406FM920172
VBKV59406FM931172
VBKV59403FM931193
VBKV59403FM931162
VBKV59403FM931159
VBKV59405FM921961
VBKV59405FM921958
VBKV59405FM921944
VBKV59405FM921930
VBKV59405FM923788
VBKV59405FM923774
VBKV59405FM923743
VBKV59406FM921953
VBKV59406FM923783
VBKV59406FM923766
VBKV59406FM923749
VBKV59406FM923718
VBKV59404FM931171
VBKV59404FM931154
VBKV59404FM921949
VBKV59404FM923782
VBKV59404FM923779
VBKV59404FM923765
VBKV59403FM920176
VBKV59403FM921957
VBKV59403FM923790
VBKV59403FM923787
VBKV59403FM923773
VBKV59402FM920167
VBKV59402FM931184
VBKV59402FM931153
VBKV59402FM921951
VBKV59402FM921948
VBKV59402FM923764
VBKV59402FM923750
VBKV59401FM920175
VBKV59401FM931192
VBKV59401FM931189
VBKV59401FM923786
VBKV59401FM923769
VBKV59401FM921942
VBKV59401FM921939
VBKV59400FM920166
VBKV59400FM923763
VBKV59400FM921950

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Yamaha recalls over leaks and gears

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Yamaha Motor Australia has issued two recalls for their R3 and a recall for their MT-03 (above) for issues such as radiator leaks and gear shift problems.

In the radiator recall, some 4408 YZF-R3A bikes made from 2015-2018 have “insufficient hose material curing at manufacturing” that may lead to cracking in the radiator coolant hose.

The official notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, says the cracking may result in coolant leakage.

“This increases the risk of accident and may cause serious injury to the rider and other road users,” it says.

Click here for the Vehicle Identification Numbers of affected bikes.

Yamaha R3 leaks
R3

The gear-shift recall affects 2380 YZF-R3A (2015-16) and 534 MT-03LA (2016) bikes.

“Due to a defective shift mechanism torsion spring, riders may not be able to select the desired gear,” the notice says.

Even though manufacturers and importers contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.

Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle recalls as a service to all riders.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Ducati recalls Monster and Supersport

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Ducati finished 2018 with the highest number of safety recalls and starts 2019 with recalls for the Monster 821 (above), Monster 1200 and SuperSport.

We announced that these two Ducati recalls were coming last year. However, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has only now posted the official notice.

Their notice says there is “a potential problem with the gear shift lever due to an error in the manufacturing process”.

“The interference fit between the lever tip pin and the gear shift lever may not perform, in rare cases, may cause the pin to come out, increasing the risk of a crash,” the notice says.

“This may cause serious injury to riders and other road users.”

2019 Ducati SuperSport in Titanium Grey ducati recalls
2019 Ducati SuperSport in Titanium Grey

Ducati recalls

Ducati Australia will contact owners to notify them of the recall and request them to contact their nearest authorised Ducati dealer to arrange an appointment.

We publish these notices in case owners have sold the bike privately and Ducati Australia is unaware of the current owners.

Authorised Ducati dealers will inspect the gear shift lever and if necessary, the component will be replaced free of charge.

To check if your bike is affected, click on the model below and check your Vehicle Identification Number:

Ducati had the most recalls of any manufacturer in 2018 with six, four of which were for the Panigale V4 in its first year of production.

Even though manufacturers and importers contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.

Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle recalls as a service to all riders.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Ducati Panigale V4, V4S recalled

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Ducati Australia has recalled 263 Panigale V4, V4 S and V4 S Speciale bikes over a possible engine oil to leak from one of the hydraulic tensioners on each of the cylinder heads.

The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the engine oil “may leak on to the engine sump and on to the tyre, increasing the risk of a crash”.

“This may cause serious injury to riders and other road users,” it says.

The vehicle identification numbers of affected bikes are listed at the end of this article.

Ducati Australia say they will contact owners of recalled bikes by mail.

They will be requested to contact their nearest authorised Ducati Dealer to arrange an appointment.

Apparently it is easily fixed by dealers tightening the two hydraulic tensioners to specification, free of charge.

Recalled again

Ducati’s new Panigale V4 has been recalled four times in its first year of production. However, only recalls two have affected bikes imported into Australia.

The worst was a fuel leak that led to this dramatic coincident where a Canadian rider’s new Panigale V4 spontaneously burst into flame.

Ducati Panigale V4 catches fire Canada safety recall fourth recalled
V4 catches fire in Canada

Even though manufacturers and importers contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.

Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle recalls as a service to all riders.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada

VINs of affected Ducati V4 models

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000757 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000758

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000759 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000760

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000761 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000762

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000763 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000764

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000765 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000766

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000795 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000796

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000850 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000851

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000852 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000989

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000990 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000991

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000992 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000993

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000994 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB000995

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001024 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001025

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001026 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001027

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001049 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001050

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001051 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001052

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001053 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001054

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001096 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001097

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001098 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001436

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001437 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001438

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001439 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001671

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001672 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001673

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001679 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001680

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001681 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001682

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001683 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001684

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001685 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001686

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001724 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001725

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001726 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001727

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001728 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001729

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001730 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001779

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001780 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001781

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001782 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001783

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001784 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB001785

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB002144 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB002177

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB002178 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB002214

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB002302 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB002303

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB002323 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB002324

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB002325 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB002326

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB002327 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB002328

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB002329 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB002330

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB002446 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB002529

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB002570 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB002670

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RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB002870 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB002871

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB002872 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003068

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003069 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003070

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003119 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003120

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003121 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003166

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003167 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003168

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003169 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003324

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003325 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003326

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003422 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003468

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003469 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003470

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003554 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003609

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003729 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003730

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003731 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003732

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003733 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003840

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003872 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003873

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB003917 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004012

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004050 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004055

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004056 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004115

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004159 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004210

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004307 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004308

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004358 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004405

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004452 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004494

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004532 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004584

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004585 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004587

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004679 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004680

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004681 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004682

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004683 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAJB004733

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB004903 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB004904

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB004905 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB004984

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005395 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005396

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005397 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005398

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005447 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005449

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005450 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005451

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005452 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005453

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005665 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005666

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005787 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005788

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005789 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005790

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005815 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005816

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005885 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005917

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005919 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB005951

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006045 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006093

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006145 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006146

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006223 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006262

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006263 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006264

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006265 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006266

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006267 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006283

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006299 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006300

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006441 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006442

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006443 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006444

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006492 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006513

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006558 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006579

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006580 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006581

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006585 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006586

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006617 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006677

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006699 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006781

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006856 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006943

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006944 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006945

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006946 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB006947

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB007012 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB007013

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB007014 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB007015

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB007016 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB007019

RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB007091 RCL18-008 ZDMDA00AAKB007205

RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAJB002824 RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAJB003077

RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAJB003563 RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAJB003918

RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAJB004162 RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAJB004406

RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAJB004593 RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAJB004689

RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAKB004946 RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAKB004949

RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAKB005299 RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAKB005300

RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAKB005354 RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAKB005406

RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAKB005502 RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAKB005586

RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAKB005818 RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAKB005922

RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAKB005960 RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAKB006047

RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAKB006072 RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAKB006128

RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAKB006129 RCL18-008 ZDMDA02AAKB006130

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Crash prompts BMW spoked wheel probe

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A crash that left a rider with serious injuries after his BMW’s spoked front wheel collapsed has prompted a wider probe into the issue amid calls for an official safety recall.

Gavin Chapman went over the handlebars when the front wheel of his 2016 R 1200 GS Triple Black collapsed. 

“Although I don’t remember much, I was riding with others and as I braked for a corner the spokes on the front wheel collapsed, causing the disk brake to hit the ground,” he says . 

“This catapulted the bike and myself into the bush.

BMW R 1200 GS broken spokes Probe
Forks have gone through the spokes

“The bike was a write-off and I was seriously injured and air-lifted to Roma Hospital.”

Gavin was taking part in a charity ride about 100km west of his home in Gladstone, Central Queensland, in September, with about 50 other riders. 

“It was a combination of road, dirt road and tracks, nothing too difficult,” he says. 

“During the course of the day we rode across numerous cattle grids, potholes and washouts, but no rocks.”

BMW R 1200 GS broken spokes Probe
Smooth dirt road where the crash occurred

Gavin contacted us after reading about Brisbane rider Mark Taylor losing control of his four-month-old BMW R 1200 GS with 10 loose rear spokes.

BMW Motorrad Australia confirms there is an “international service campaign” where spoked wheels are inspected when bikes are scheduled for service at an authorised BMW dealership.

The issue affects 286 models of R 1200 GS, R 1200 GS Adventure, R nineT Scrambler and R nineT Urban G/S built between February 2018 to June 2018.

BMW R nineT Scrambler probe
BMW R nineT Scrambler

Probe widens

Mark contacted the Department of Infrastructure to call for an official safety recall.

We contacted the department about the second incident and a spokesperson confirmed they had conducted a probe into Mark’s report about loose spokes on his bike.

“The department has considered all information contained in that report,” the spokesperson says.

“The additional information you have provided relates to another recent event and will be considered to assess whether any further action is appropriate.” 

RACQ Head of Technical and Safety Policy Steve Spalding says the issue is a safety concern and needs a further probe.

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Steve Spalding

“This is the second incident we have become aware of in about a month and raises concerns about whether there is a more widespread problem putting other riders in danger,” he says.

“We would expect the bike manufacturer to investigate the causes of failure, whether there is a link affecting this model and, if there is, initiate prompt attention to rectify other bikes before more crashes occur.

“Manufacturers have a responsibility to make sure safety-related defects are fully investigated and to take prompt action when they identify a correction is necessary.”

BMW Motorrad Australia says the international service campaign has been “initiated in conjunction with the BMW Motorrad head office in line with Australian regulations”.

“In addition, we wish to advise that all motorcycles with spoked wheels are automatically checked and tested at every scheduled service.

“This has been standard practice since well before the R 1200 GS model was introduced,” she says. 

The BMW service campaign was no use to Gavin as he says his closest authorised BMW dealer is about 450km away on the Sunshine Coast.

BMW R 1200 GS broken spokes Probe
Broken Beemer off to the workshop about 500km away

Gavin had his spokes checked by a local mechanic two days before the charity ride.

BMW Motorrad Australia says the owner’s manual advises riders to have their bike checked after riding off-road.

Gavin says there was no damage to the wheel rims from the crash, only the spokes.

Mark says his bike’s spokes were tightened at the dealership at 3000km. He rode a further 2500km on bitumen and 22km on a dirt road before his incident.

BMW R 1200 GS spokes probe
BMW R 1200 GS spoked wheel

Riders can report concerns of vehicle safety or non-compliance to the Department of Infrastructure via their online Vehicle Safety and Non-Compliance Report form.

BMW Motorrad Australia also advises concerned riders to phone them on 133 269 or contact their local dealer.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Kawasaki recall Z900RS over rear brake issue

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The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says that due to improper routing, the rear brake hose and rear wheel rotation sensor lead may touch the rear tyre.

“Continued use could result in damage to the rear brake hose and/or the wheel rotation sensor,” the notice says.

“If the brake hose becomes damaged, it could create the potential for loss of braking performance due to brake fluid leakage.Kawasaki Z900RS worth every cent rear brake

“If the wheel sensor becomes damaged, this could cause the potential for the ABS indicator light to illuminate and the speed will cease to be displayed on the meter, in this case the ABS functionality will be deactivated.

“In both of these instances, this may cause an accident risk and injury to riders and other road users.”

Owners of affected motorcycles should contact their nearest Kawasaki dealer to arrange an inspection and repair of the vehicle.

To find your nearest Kawasaki dealer, click here.

VINS of affected bikes

JKAZR2C10JA000194
JKAZR2C16JA000216
JKAZR2C1XJA000431
JKAZR2C13JA000433
JKAZR2C1XJA001210
JKAZR2C13JA001212
JKAZR2C18JA001366
JKAZR2C1XJA001515
JKAZR2C15JA000191
JKAZR2C17JA000192
JKAZR2C19JA000193
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JKAZR2C18JA000217
JKAZR2C1XJA000218
JKAZR2C11JA000219
JKAZR2C18JA000220
JKAZR2C15JA000241
JKAZR2C17JA000242
JKAZR2C10JA000244
JKAZR2C12JA000245
JKAZR2C1XJA000266
JKAZR2C13JA000268
JKAZR2C15JA000269
JKAZR2C11JA000270
JKAZR2C12JA000326
JKAZR2C14JA000327
JKAZR2C16JA000328
JKAZR2C18JA000329
JKAZR2C14JA000330
JKAZR2C19JA000341
JKAZR2C10JA000342
JKAZR2C12JA000343
JKAZR2C14JA000344
JKAZR2C16JA000345
JKAZR2C13JA000366
JKAZR2C15JA000367
JKAZR2C17JA000368
JKAZR2C19JA000369
JKAZR2C15JA000370
JKAZR2C11JA000432
JKAZR2C15JA000434
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JKAZR2C14JA000442
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JKAZR2C1XJA000445
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JKAZR2C19JA000467
JKAZR2C10JA000468
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Even though manufacturers and importers contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.

Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle recalls as a service to all riders.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Fourth recall for Ducati Panigale V4

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Ducati’s new Panigale V4 has had a traumatic introduction this year with its fourth recall.

The latest recall is over a timing chain tensioner that could become loose and leak oil through the adjustment bolt on to the rear tyre. The result could be dramatic!

Ducati Australia confirms that the recall announced recently in the USA will also affect Australian owners of all variants of V4.

However, the official recall notice has not yet been listed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

It’s an easy fix with dealers will only needing to tighten the tensioners to specification. Stay tuned for our official notice, along with VINs of those bikes affected.

Fourth recall

This is the fourth recall affecting the new Ducati flagship model, not all of which affected bikes delivered to Australia.

The worst was a fuel leak that led to this dramatic coincident where a Canadian rider’s new Panigale V4 spontaneously burst into flame.

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V4 catches fire in Canada

Ducati Australia says an American recall for the Ducati SuperSport over mirrors that work loose from engine vibration does not affect local riders.

There is also an American recall over a faulty gear shift knob which could fall off the lever on the SuperSport and the Monster 821 and 1200.

“No gear lever campaign has been launched for our market at this stage,” says Ducati Australia.

If/when it does, we will publish the recall notice.

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Ducati Monster 821

Even though manufacturers and importers contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.

Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle recalls as a service to all riders.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Husqvarna recall over sticky throttle

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Parents whose children ride a Husqvarna TC50 mini dirt bike should be aware that the new 2019 model is being recalled over an issue with a sticky throttle.

The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says that on some motorcycles, the carburettor cover may not be screwed down and located correctly.

Sticky throttle

“The carburettor cover ensures the throttle slide will return to the closed position and cannot stay open,” it says.

“As the carburettor cover acts as the upper throttle slide stop, if incorrectly fitted it may lead to the throttle slide sticking and being unable to return to the closed position.

“Should this occur, it could affect the riders ability to control and operate the bike safely and may cause an accident involving the rider and others.”

Owners will be contacted by direct mail notifying them of the recall and requesting that an appointment be made with their local authorised Husqvarna dealer.

Authorised dealers will inspect the carburettor and repair free of charge if required.

For further information, contact Husqvarna on 1800 644 771 or click here to find your nearest authorised dealer.

It is only the second recall involving Husqvarna this year. The first was over faulty Brembo front brakes on some road models.

VINs of affected bikes
VBKUXA230KM069842
VBKUXA231KM069817
VBKUXA231KM069834
VBKUXA231KM069851
VBKUXA231KM069865
VBKUXA232KM069826
VBKUXA232KM069843
VBKUXA232KM069857
VBKUXA233KM069835
VBKUXA233KM069866
VBKUXA234KM069844
VBKUXA236KM069747
VBKUXA236KM069845
VBKUXA236KM069862
VBKUXA237KM069837
VBKUXA238KM069846
VBKUXA239KM069743
VBKUXA239KM069824
VBKUXA239KM069838
VBKUXA23XKM069833
VBKUXA23XKM069847
VBKUXA236KM068193
VBKUXA239KM068267
VBKUXA239KM068205
VBKUXA235KM068251
VBKUXA235KM068301
VBKUXA237KM068199
VBKUXA237KM068221
VBKUXA237KM068266
VBKUXA233KM068247
VBKUXA234KM068208
VBKUXA234KM068211
VBKUXA231KM068215
VBKUXA231KM068263
VBKUXA232KM068191
VBKUXA232KM068210
VBKUXA232KM068238
VBKUXA230KM068206
VBKUXA230KM068223
VBKUXA231KM065119
VBKUXA233KM065056
VBKUXA230KM065113
VBKUXA231KM068280
VBKUXA232KM065016
VBKUXA232KM065081
VBKUXA232KM065128
VBKUXA234KM068256
VBKUXA234KM065129
VBKUXA234KM068189
VBKUXA235KM065107
VBKUXA234KM065048
VBKUXA234KM065096
VBKUXA233KM065073
VBKUXA233KM065087
VBKUXA233KM065123
VBKUXA236KM065116
VBKUXA237KM065089
VBKUXA237KM065092
VBKUXA237KM065108
VBKUXA239KM068222
VBKUXA239KM065076
VBKUXA238KM065084
VBKUXA238KM065098
VBKUXA23XKM065085
VBKUXA23XKM065099
VBKUXA23XKM065118
VBKUXA238KM065117
VBKUXA238KM065067
VBKUXA239KM065093
VBKUXA234KM065115
VBKUXA235KM065012
VBKUXA230KM065130
VBKUXA230KM065077

Even though manufacturers and importers contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.

Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle recalls as a service to all riders.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com